Abstract
GISTs (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) are a specific clinical- pathological entity whose distinctiveness is the c-kit expression. The "submucosal" origin of the lesion is supposed by endoscopy and confirmed by endoscopic ultrasound. Malignant echoendoscopic features are: tumors size greater than 4 cm, irregular border, echogenic foci and cystic spaces. Surgical resection remains the primary treatment even if new drugs have been introduced.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 153-157 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Giornale Italiano di Endoscopia Digestiva |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2007 |
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- Gastroenterology
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Boemo, C., & Arcidiacono, P. G. (2007). GIST aspetti diagnostici e limiti all'approccio endoscopico. Giornale Italiano di Endoscopia Digestiva, 30(2), 153-157.